§ 44-3243. Authority to convene summary courts-martial.  


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  • A.  Summary courts-martial may be convened by:

    1.  Any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;

    2.  The commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Army;

    3.  The commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the Air Force; or

    4.  The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the Adjutant General.

    B.  When only one commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment that officer shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases.  Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority.

Added by Laws 2007, c. 86, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.